The group at AKD is experienced handling matters for its sector-spanning portfolio of clients including trade mark disputes, copyright enforcement and litigation regarding the seizure of counterfeit goods, amongst other issues. The team is led by Martin Hemmer. Noteworthy practitioners include Roderick Chalmers Hoynck van Papendrecht who has experience handling domestic and cross-border cases, and trade mark and design prosecution specialist Huib Berendschot who are both considered ‘great professionals with deep experience in the IP litigation sector’.
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Testimonials
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‘Roderick Chalmers Hoynck van Papendrecht and team are highly appreciated for their work. Their litigation work and advice is clear, swift and profound. They are pragmatic but also have very good and relevant knowledge.'
‘The expertise and extensive knowledge of the IP department, in particular of partner Roderick Chalmers Hoynck van Papendrecht, provides the confidence that every client seeks from its counsel in this sector.'
- 'Communication, work collaboration, coordination and accountability are the foundations on which this team of professionals provides its services and for which we undoubtedly turn to them.'
‘Roderick Chalmers Hoynck van Papendrecht gave us useful advice. He is a true expert in his field.’
‘The AKD firm combines practical business sense with a keen knowledge of IP rights. Their team has a sophisticated understanding of IP rights. They are a pleasure to work with as they are very responsive and committed to helping clients.’
‘Huib Berendschot combines a great legal mind with practical business sense. His career has instilled in him a very practical understanding of how to approach IP rights and litigation. He possesses all the attributes of a stand-out senior partner.'
Key clients
- Inditex
- Bourgini
- Geneva Laboratories
- Perfetti van Melle
- Attema
- Starskin
- Dopper
- Stella Fietsen
- Swiss Sense
- President Safety
- Adezz
- Gils Investment Fund
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Martin Hemmer
Other key lawyers
Bram Woltering; Roderick Chalmers Hoynck van Papendrecht; Huib Berendschot